The USS Cleveland encountered an issue during its sidewash-launch when it collided with a tugboat. The incident occurred at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard in Marinette, Wisconsin, where the Freedom-variant of the Littoral Combat Ship are constructed. The U.S. Navy issued a statement confirming that the ship made unintended contact with the supporting tug during the launch, resulting in minor damage to the USS Cleveland above the waterline. No personnel were harmed, and there was no flooding. The Navy spokesperson attributed the incident to a “miscommunication” that caused the tugboat’s proximity to the ship.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore park rangers will return to the library on Monday, May 1 at 10:30am for our final preschool storytime of the school year. Please join us for a Ranger Read Along about patterns and math in spring, play themed activity games, and make a flower craft to take home! This program is open to families with children age 7 and under. This will be our final Talespinner’s Storytime for the school year as we shift our attention to preparing for our Summer Reading Program.
Success in our schools overloaded the news section of this week’s edition, and for good reason. In and out of the classroom, Alger County students have worked hard to improve themselves. It’s been through plays, through trades, through sports and through social activities. They play instruments, volunteer and show leadership that will help strengthen the community, both now and for as long as they stay in the area. The trophy cases at all of the schools in Alger County are full for various reasons and, personally, I’m proud of every single one of them for their efforts.
The congregation is looking forward to our annual visit ofThe Rt. Rev. Rayford Ray, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan this Sunday, April 30. Bishop Ray will preach and officiate at the 10 a.m. Eucharist. A light lunch and fellowship will follow the service.
In Michigan, as the ice and snow on lakes thaw this spring, it is not uncommon for people to come across dead fish and other aquatic animals. While it may be alarming, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources explains that this is a normal occurrence as harsh winter conditions can cause fish, turtles, frogs, toads, and crayfish to die.
Both of Munising’s grocery stores — Bob’s IGA in Downtown Munising and Family Fare on the Eastern side of M-28 — have sold to Houghton-based grocery store Pat’s Foods. Terms of the sales were not released, but none of the roughly 45 employees at the grocery stores will be laid off as a result of the sale.
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After a solid 2022-23 competitive cheer season, the Munising Mustangs have more to celebrate as the All District and All Region teams have been announced. Receiving the highest accolade was Hayden Graves, who made the All Region Second Team.
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Superior Central alum Parker Maki added plate support in the Bay College Norse baseball team’s recent series with Delta College April 13-15, when the Norse took two of five from the Pioneers. It was the first collegiate baseball series of the year in the Upper Peninsula.
